Houston honors area veterans

By J. Patric Schneider and Thomas B. Shea

on November 11, 2013 3:59 PM

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Korean War Veteran Bob Mitchell gives a salute during the "Houston Salutes American Heroes" celebration outside City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration included a Veterans job and health fair along with the annual parade that included dozens of local high school bands and organizations. less

Korean War Veteran Bob Mitchell gives a salute during the "Houston Salutes American Heroes" celebration outside City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration included a Veterans job and ... more

A large American Flag is marched down the streets of downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair. less

A large American Flag is marched down the streets of downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health ... more

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Connor Price, 9, waves his American Flags during the "Houston Salutes American Heroes" celebration outside City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration included a Veterans job and health fair along with the annual parade that included dozens of local high school bands and organizations. less

Connor Price, 9, waves his American Flags during the "Houston Salutes American Heroes" celebration outside City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration included a Veterans job and health ... more

A large American Flag is marched down the streets of downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair. less

A large American Flag is marched down the streets of downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health ... more

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11/11/13: A Re/Max sky dive team member caring an American flag parachutes at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

11/11/13: A Re/Max sky dive team member caring an American flag parachutes at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

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11/11/13: Veterans and family members watch the featured film ; Honor Flight: One Last Mission at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

11/11/13: Veterans and family members watch the featured film ; Honor Flight: One Last Mission at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

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11/11/13: Veterans and family members watch the featured film ;... Photo-5449843.73848 - Houston Chronicle

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11/11/13: War Veterans leave the field after viewing the featured film ; Honor Flight: One Last Mission the at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

11/11/13: War Veterans leave the field after viewing the featured film ; Honor Flight: One Last Mission the at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

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11/11/13: War Veterans leave the field after viewing the featured... Photo-5449844.73848 - Houston Chronicle

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Members of the Bellaire High School Junior ROTC march in the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair.

Members of the Bellaire High School Junior ROTC march in the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair.

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Colonel Meetta Friel of the United States Air Force speaks with Navy and Marine veteran Frank Dewey during the "Houston Salutes American Heroes" celebration outside City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration included a Veterans job and health fair along with the annual parade that included dozens of local high school bands and organizations. less

Colonel Meetta Friel of the United States Air Force speaks with Navy and Marine veteran Frank Dewey during the "Houston Salutes American Heroes" celebration outside City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in ... more

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Marie Anne Rush waves her American Flag as the annual City of Houston Veterans parade marches by on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair.

Marie Anne Rush waves her American Flag as the annual City of Houston Veterans parade marches by on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair.

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Marie Anne Rush waves her American Flag as the annual City of... Photo-5449061.73848 - Houston Chronicle

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11/11/13: Army Corp. Roberto Rodriguez from Victoria, Texas waves his hat after during the National Anthem at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

11/11/13: Army Corp. Roberto Rodriguez from Victoria, Texas waves his hat after during the National Anthem at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

Members of the Magnolia Junior ROTC march with an American Flag during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair. less

Members of the Magnolia Junior ROTC march with an American Flag during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and ... more

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Lola a two-year-old boxer wears a patriotic scarf as she and her owner Michelle Becerra watch the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair. less

Lola a two-year-old boxer wears a patriotic scarf as she and her owner Michelle Becerra watch the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included ... more

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Lola a two-year-old boxer wears a patriotic scarf as she and her... Photo-5449065.73848 - Houston Chronicle

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An Army tank drives through downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair.

An Army tank drives through downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair.

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

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Daniel Trlicek with the Sixth Cavalry Historical Association marches in World War II attire during annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair. less

Daniel Trlicek with the Sixth Cavalry Historical Association marches in World War II attire during annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also ... more

11/11/13: From left to right, Astros owner Jim Crane shakes hands with US Senator John Cornyn while attending the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

11/11/13: From left to right, Astros owner Jim Crane shakes hands with US Senator John Cornyn while attending the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

11/11/13: From left to right, Col. Deborah grays, US Army, US Senator John Cornyn and Houston Astros owner Jim Crane listen to Colonel George McDowell (ret) World War II veteran speaks at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. less

11/11/13: From left to right, Col. Deborah grays, US Army, US Senator John Cornyn and Houston Astros owner Jim Crane listen to Colonel George McDowell (ret) World War II veteran speaks at the Veterans Day ... more

11/11/13: A marine holds an American Flag as Colonel George McDowell (ret) World War II veteran speaks at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. less

11/11/13: A marine holds an American Flag as Colonel George McDowell (ret) World War II veteran speaks at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. at the ... more

11/11/13: Nicole Cox, wife of Staff Sgt. Ross Cox wipes a tear as she views the movie Honor Flight: One Last MIssion at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. less

11/11/13: Nicole Cox, wife of Staff Sgt. Ross Cox wipes a tear as she views the movie Honor Flight: One Last MIssion at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, ... more

11/11/13: Janet Yarbrough daughter of Army Chaplan (col.) Arthur B. Ingalls (ret.) wipes a tear as she watches the featured film ; Honor Flight: One Last Mission at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute to Veterans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. less

11/11/13: Janet Yarbrough daughter of Army Chaplan (col.) Arthur B. Ingalls (ret.) wipes a tear as she watches the featured film ; Honor Flight: One Last Mission at the Veterans Day -November 11, 2013, Salute ... more

A member of the Furr HIgh School Junior ROTC marches with an American Flag during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans job and health fair. less

A member of the Furr HIgh School Junior ROTC marches with an American Flag during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. The celebration also included a Veterans ... more

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Texas Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America member Johnny Banda rolls his decorated wheel chair through the streets of downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston. Mr. Banda was injured in a none war time accident. less

Texas Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America member Johnny Banda rolls his decorated wheel chair through the streets of downtown during the annual City of Houston Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, ... more